§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to announce changes in the map of assisted area status; and if he will make a statement. [56493]
§ Mr. HainAnnouncing changes to the Assisted Areas map is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. The new map must be notified to the Commission by 31 March 1999, and will come into force on 1 January 2000.